None of these places ship to meDragons will not show their illness due to instinct it has taken this long for it to become noticeable which is sad because it is getting almost too late for the MBD now --- some will show early like not walking is the most common stumbling or not being able to keep their balance --- if caught early enough it can be prevented from getting any worse but the longer you wait the more its going to progress ---- when you get the UVB please get it inside the tank directly above him approx 12-15 inches from the basking decor --- if you need help w/ hanging it I have some stuff that works really good --- let me know if you need it ---- good UVB properly placed is crucial for over all health -- good basking temps w/ a CLEAR bright white bulb is also crucial for digestion --
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None of these places ship to me
Where are you?
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In Canada...
ZM Reptisun T5 Terrarium Hood
Zoo Med's New ReptiSun® T5 High Output bulbs provide the UVB and UVA from our long time trusted ReptiSun® lamps in a stronger output version. High Output T5's are a great option for larger and taller enclosures as they provide UVB penetration at greater distances. The new HO T5 ReptiSun® bulbs...
ZM Reptisun T5 UVB 10.0 Linear
Stronger UVB and Brighter Light: Twice as strong as standard ReptiSun® 10.0 Lamps! Increased UVB Output: Perfect for larger reptile habitats (see lamp distance notes on package). Helps to prevent or reverse Metabolic Bone Disease commonly seen in captive reptiles. Used and recommended by Zoos...
Zoo Med ReptiSun T5-HO Terrarium Hood - 24"
Affordable and effective T5-HO reptile light fixtureSleek, low-profile design takes up minimal spaceEnergy-efficient electronic ballast ensures rapid startsPolished curved reflector boosts essential light and UVA/UVB outputOn/Off rocker switch offers convenient control
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Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 T5-HO UVB Fluorescent Lamp - 24 W - 22"
Trusted by zoos, veterinarians & industry leading reptile professionalsPerfect for larger reptile habitatsIdeal for bearded dragons, tegus and other desert reptile speciesSignificantly enhanced UVB output and brighter lightHelps prevent and reverse Metabolic Bone Disease
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try these places let me know if you can get one
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Hi, I live in Canada too and here are two businesses that I get my lighting from. They ship Canadawide and also offer curbside pickup if you are in the Toronto area. Here are some products I found from their website that may be useful.
Northern gecko (www.northerngecko.net)
- T5 Terranium hood: LIGHT, HEAT & UVB :: Fixtures :: Complete Lighting Kits :: Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood
ReptilesRUs (ReptilesRuS - Canada's #1 Source For All Things Reptile!)
- Arcadia T5 12% kit: Arcadia PRO T5 UVB KIT With 12% Desert Lamp (39W-35")**
You can also get the Arcadia T5 12% bulb and white basking bulbs from these places.
I would also check kijiji and facebook marketplace: a lot of people trying to get rid of bulbs and hoods there. Good luck
Thank you for chiming in -- he needs the 24" fixture hes got a 40 gallon tank I believe -- but at least hes got more places to tryHi, I live in Canada too and here are two businesses that I get my lighting from. They ship Canadawide and also offer curbside pickup if you are in the Toronto area. Here are some products I found from their website that may be useful.
Northern gecko (www.northerngecko.net)
- T5 Terranium hood: LIGHT, HEAT & UVB :: Fixtures :: Complete Lighting Kits :: Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood
ReptilesRUs (ReptilesRuS - Canada's #1 Source For All Things Reptile!)
- Arcadia T5 12% kit: Arcadia PRO T5 UVB KIT With 12% Desert Lamp (39W-35")**
You can also get the Arcadia T5 12% bulb and white basking bulbs from these places.
I would also check kijiji and facebook marketplace: a lot of people trying to get rid of bulbs and hoods there. Good luck
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Ah, gotcha! You can try this product then: Arcadia PRO T5 UVB KIT With 12% Desert Lamp (24W-22.5")**.Thank you for chiming in -- he needs the 24" fixture hes got a 40 gallon tank I believe -- but at least hes got more places to try
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Ty, is the one from Amazon the fixture and the bulb, and would it work fine it says it's for plantsZM Reptisun T5 Terrarium Hood
Zoo Med's New ReptiSun® T5 High Output bulbs provide the UVB and UVA from our long time trusted ReptiSun® lamps in a stronger output version. High Output T5's are a great option for larger and taller enclosures as they provide UVB penetration at greater distances. The new HO T5 ReptiSun® bulbs...allreptiles.ca
you want the 22" bulbZM Reptisun T5 UVB 10.0 Linear
Stronger UVB and Brighter Light: Twice as strong as standard ReptiSun® 10.0 Lamps! Increased UVB Output: Perfect for larger reptile habitats (see lamp distance notes on package). Helps to prevent or reverse Metabolic Bone Disease commonly seen in captive reptiles. Used and recommended by Zoos...
Zoo Med ReptiSun T5-HO Terrarium Hood - 24"
Affordable and effective T5-HO reptile light fixtureSleek, low-profile design takes up minimal spaceEnergy-efficient electronic ballast ensures rapid startsPolished curved reflector boosts essential light and UVA/UVB outputOn/Off rocker switch offers convenient controlZoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 T5-HO UVB Fluorescent Lamp - 24 W - 22"
Trusted by zoos, veterinarians & industry leading reptile professionalsPerfect for larger reptile habitatsIdeal for bearded dragons, tegus and other desert reptile speciesSignificantly enhanced UVB output and brighter lightHelps prevent and reverse Metabolic Bone Disease
try these places let me know if you can get one
Also I have switched the UVB bulb that was in it and moved it closer to where he hangs out and he already seems a bit better!!!
Is that the coil? Or the mvb? You still haven't said what exactly you using-- the sunblaster is good for your dragon the link I posted from Amazon
Hello,
The Arcadia tube is perfectly fine, it should help a lot.
You had mentioned the old owners said the head twitching had been present with them? He has likely had poor UVB exposure
for awhile & his 25Hydroxy levels or D3 storage has been declining for awhile. It can take awhile for the levels to drop to a point
in which external signs begin to show. So far, he has been lucky he hasn't had more issues but I think if you can get better UVB
lighting for him that he can make a great recovery for you. He looks alert in the picture too & happy.
Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie
The Arcadia tube is perfectly fine, it should help a lot.
You had mentioned the old owners said the head twitching had been present with them? He has likely had poor UVB exposure
for awhile & his 25Hydroxy levels or D3 storage has been declining for awhile. It can take awhile for the levels to drop to a point
in which external signs begin to show. So far, he has been lucky he hasn't had more issues but I think if you can get better UVB
lighting for him that he can make a great recovery for you. He looks alert in the picture too & happy.
Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie
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I'm pretty sure it's a Coil, I ordered the one off amazon, Is the bulb that comes with it good for him though? because I read a review saying they got a different one...
What fixture did you get? If you got the Zoo Med your going to want the 22" Reptisun 10.0 T 5--- if you got the Arcadia Pro T 5 w/ the 12% bulb that is good and the Sunblaster Nano Tech 6400 is good ----
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The bulb is a good one --- your fine using that one
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